Liberian Government in Collaboration with the International Trade Centre is Holding a Five-day Exporters Conference

The Liberian government in collaboration with the International Trade Centre is holding a five-day multi-stakeholders consultative seminar to promote the revamping, development and growth of the post-war country’s export sector.

Iran Criticizes Saudi Oil Production Boost, Warns of Price War

Relations between Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been stressful ever since the latter’s 1979 revolution.

Trade And Industry Minister Maps Route for Free Trade Area

The first phase of setting up a free trade area across 26 countries in Africa is expected to come into effect in three years, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Monday.

European Union Imposes Anti-subsidy Tariffs Against Imports From China

In a 15 month investigation, the European Union (EU) found that that the Chinese government was significantly subsidizing its coated fine paper industry by giving cheap loans, allocating land below market value and granting various tax incentives which...

Standards Organisation of Nigeria Issues 30 Day Ultimatum

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has given a one-month ultimatum to manufacturers and importers to remove substandard products from circulation. The Director General of SON, Dr Joseph Odumodu, told journalists in Lagos while unveiling his five-point...

Expert Says South Africa Must Improve Labor Industries to Stem Unemployment

South Africa must use its unemployed to its advantage and develop labor intensive industries, the World Bank’s chief economist said on Thursday. “South Africa is a labor abundant country. You have so many new young people coming into the job...

Ethiopia Plans to Make $2b Per Year From Oilseeds, Pulses

Ethiopia announced on Saturday that the country plans to make an annual export income from oilseeds and pulses of $2.3 billion in the coming four and five years. How People Arrived Here: gender pulses ethiopia

EU And Serbia Sign Bilateral World Trade Organisation Accession Agreement

The European Union (EU) and Serbia have signed a bilateral agreement on Serbia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The agreement was signed by Mladjan Dinkic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Regional Development...

New European Customs Security Rules Enter Fully Into Force January 2011

From January 1st 2011, traders will have to make an electronic declaration to Customs with security data on goods before they leave or enter the European Union (EU). The aim of this measure is to increase security in international trade, by enabling customs...